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Lewis, James – Age 32, Year: 1864 – 50th US Colored Infantry

James Lewis – 50th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 55441482   NAID File Unit: 55441479     Microform: M2000

Military Service

Unit: 50th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  50 infantry

ID: 19452543

Company: C

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: April 23, 1864

Enlisted state: Mississippi (Miss.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Vicksburg

Residence

State born: Louisiana (La.)

County born: 

Town born: Opelousas

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 32

Height: 5’ 10“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 55441482

NAID File Unit: 55441479

Microform: M2000

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